EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a structured psychological therapy designed to help you process distressing memories and experiences that may be contributing to current difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, or negative self-beliefs.

It is an evidence-based therapy, endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and approved by Medicare Australia as a psychological strategy under the Better Access initiative.

EMDR doesn’t require you to talk in detail about past events. Instead, it focuses on how your brain stores those experiences and helps reduce their ongoing emotional impact. Through guided sets of eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, EMDR supports your brain’s natural ability to heal, allowing you to feel less stuck and more in control.

For more information, visit the EMDRAA website.

EMDR has been shown to assist with a wide range of concerns, including:

• Anxiety and panic

• Depression and low mood

• Stress and burnout

• Low self-esteem or negative self-beliefs

• Difficulties linked to childhood experiences

• Relationship patterns or attachment wounds

• Recovery from adverse life events or trauma

• Grief and loss

• Adjustment after significant life changes

You don’t need to have experienced a single traumatic event to benefit from EMDR.

At Networks Psychology, EMDR is often the foundation of therapy, but I tailor each approach to suit your individual needs. I integrate strategies from:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Schema Therapy

This ensures that therapy is flexible, holistic, and aligned with your goals.

I offer EMDR through:

• Standard 50-minute sessions

• Where appropriate, EMDR Intensives via Lumify Health, a separate service for clients seeking a focused, extended format

EMDR may be suitable if you're:

• Motivated to address past experiences affecting your present

• Seeking more than just symptom management

• Open to a structured, evidence-based approach

• Wanting to feel less reactive, more grounded, and more in control of your life

If you're unsure whether EMDR is the right fit, I’m happy to discuss your individual situation.

Session Fees

Standard 50-minute psychology session: $252

Medicare Rebates

If you have a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP or psychiatrist, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate of $141.85 per session (2025 rates) for up to 10 sessions per calendar year under the Better Access Initiative.

Private Referrals

You do not need a referral to book an appointment as a private client. However, without a MHTP or other funding arrangement, the full session fee will apply.

I am registered to provide psychological services under both:

• Transport Accident Commission (TAC)

• WorkCover (WorkSafe Victoria)

If you have an accepted claim, your sessions may be partially covered (gap fee applies) depending on your approval status. Please ensure you have prior approval and provide claim details before your first appointment.